Checking the Current Ink Level
Ink Level Information allows you to check the printer's current ink level.
- Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility
- Select 'Ink Level Information' from the pop-up menu.
An illustration of the ink types and their status is displayed.
An icon will be displayed to warn that an ink is running low or a no ink error has occurred.
: The ink is running low.
: The ink has run out.
To open the IJ Printer Utility, perform the following.
Note: After confirming that the cable connects the printer to the computer and the printer is powered on, follow the procedures below.
1. Open 'Applications', 'Utilities', and double-click the 'Printer Setup Utility' icon.
Note: If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, from the Apple menu click 'System Preferences'.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/Pro_Series/syspref.jpg)
From 'System Preferences', open 'Print & Fax'.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/Pro_Series/sysprefwin.jpg)
From the 'Print & Fax' window, click 'Print Queue'.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/Pro_Series/printNfax.jpg)
Note: The name of Printer Setup Utility varies according to the Mac OS X version.
When your Mac OS X version is older than 10.3.x, double-click 'Print Center'.
2. In the Printer List, select the printer name you are using, and click 'Utility' in the toolbar.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/iP1600/KliKUtility.jpg)
*The image is an example using the iP2200 model.
3. Similarly, select the printer name you are using in the Printer List, and click 'Maintenance'.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/iP1600/Plist.jpg)
4. The IJ Printer Utility is launched.
![](/library/attachments/ServiceWareImages/LDImages/SolutionAnswer/iP1600/MacPrinterUtilityOpens.jpg)
*Display may vary depending on the printer model.
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